Ecs Group Of Companies
A global provider of integrated engineering, procurement, construction, and project management solutions.
Assistant Lab Manager
Assist Lab Manager with soils lab supervision, testing, safety, training and reporting.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Assist the Soils Lab Manager with supervision of all activities related to the soils laboratory and actively mentor and train lab staff. • Promote safety culture, ensure proper PPE use, and assist with required safety training. • Coordinate and schedule work for soils laboratory technicians. • Interpret test data and prepare reports or summaries. • Provide assistance to Project Managers, the Department Manager, and perform administrative duties as needed. • Calibrate soils laboratory equipment and maintain calibration schedules and records. • Assist with recruiting to maintain appropriate staff levels with supervisor approval. • Maintain inventory and organize required supplies and equipment. • Perform field and/or lab testing as needed. • Participate in business development, marketing, and client development. • Support compliance with corporate and office-specific Quality Management System policies, including adoption, implementation, and enforcement. • Help obtain and maintain soils lab‑testing certifications from external agencies and ensure technicians obtain the same. • Maintain an organized soils lab in compliance with QA/QC initiatives and accreditation requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸lab supervision
- ▸equipment calibration
- ▸field testing
- ▸data interpretation
- ▸inventory management
- ▸quality assurance
What You Bring
• 3+ years of related experience. • High school diploma or GED required. • Strong oral and written communication skills. • Good understanding of laboratory tests on construction materials and ability to evaluate results for specification compliance. • Knowledge of test methods, ASTM standards, and laboratory equipment. • Basic certifications per tech cert policy and necessary advanced certifications required. • Ability to interpret data and properly record collected information. • Dependable, self‑motivated, responsible, and detail‑oriented. • Ability to work effectively with clients, peers, supervisors, and independently. • Proficiency with computers, Microsoft Word, and Excel. • Must be able to frequently lift 60‑80 pounds. • Knowledge of ECS systems and procedures is a plus. • Basic knowledge of Quality Management Systems. • Valid driver's license required if driving for or on behalf of any ECS subsidiary.
Requirements
- ▸astm
- ▸lab testing
- ▸excel
- ▸high school
- ▸certifications
- ▸ecs
Work Environment
Field